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NUFT-204 Exam 2 Review Questions with
Correct Answers | Updated (100% Correct
Answers)
What are some health history questions to ask a patient in regards
to hair, skin, and nails? Answer: -Any allergies, hives, psoriasis,
eczema
-Change in mole
-Change in pigmentation (size or color)
-Excessive dryness or moisture
-Pruritus (itching)
-Rash or lesion
-Taking any medications
-Any hair loss or change in nails
-Environmental/occupational hazards
-Self care behaviors
What are external variables that influence skin color? Answer:
Emotions
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Environment
Physical
(ex: temperature, cigarette smoking, prolonged elevation/dependent
position of extremities, prolonged inactivity)
Our skin color is made up of __________ & ___________. Answer:
Melanin & Carotine
(and the volume of blood circulating in the dermis)
When assessing a patients skin, what equipment is needed?
Answer: -strong direct lighting
-small cm ruler
-penlight, adequate lighting
-gloves
4 Abnormal Skin Findings Answer: PALLOR- pale, indicates anemia,
shock
CYANOSIS- blue tinge or gray color in lips, lack of O2 or exposure
to cold
JAUNDICE- yellow increased from serum bilirubin; indicates liver
disease
© 2025 All rights reserved
NUFT-204 Exam 2 Review Questions with
Correct Answers | Updated (100% Correct
Answers)
What are some health history questions to ask a patient in regards
to hair, skin, and nails? Answer: -Any allergies, hives, psoriasis,
eczema
-Change in mole
-Change in pigmentation (size or color)
-Excessive dryness or moisture
-Pruritus (itching)
-Rash or lesion
-Taking any medications
-Any hair loss or change in nails
-Environmental/occupational hazards
-Self care behaviors
What are external variables that influence skin color? Answer:
Emotions
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, 2
Environment
Physical
(ex: temperature, cigarette smoking, prolonged elevation/dependent
position of extremities, prolonged inactivity)
Our skin color is made up of __________ & ___________. Answer:
Melanin & Carotine
(and the volume of blood circulating in the dermis)
When assessing a patients skin, what equipment is needed?
Answer: -strong direct lighting
-small cm ruler
-penlight, adequate lighting
-gloves
4 Abnormal Skin Findings Answer: PALLOR- pale, indicates anemia,
shock
CYANOSIS- blue tinge or gray color in lips, lack of O2 or exposure
to cold
JAUNDICE- yellow increased from serum bilirubin; indicates liver
disease
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